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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,813.61, 109,246.71 and 25,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,813.61, 109,246.71 and 25,435.70 is: 38,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,813.61 : 109,246.71 = 25,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,813.61/109,246.71 = 25,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,813.61x = 109,246.71 × 25,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,813.61x = 2,778,766,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,766,500.37/72,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,162.73

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